Is double pointed knitting needles profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $167K/yr across 42 tracked products. 1 of 10 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -53.8%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (52/100).

How competitive is the double pointed knitting needles niche?

23 brands and 72 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 42% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 51% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in double pointed knitting needles?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Hard Feel, Quality-Overall. The return rate is 1.7%.

When does demand for double pointed knitting needles peak?

Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Nov–Dec; the busiest month runs 2.8× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the double pointed knitting needles niche?

Listings span $5.93–$102.92; the average listing price is $23.35 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 762 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

double pointed knitting needles

Worth a look

Shows a sweet-spot price point ($23.35 avg), but soft demand (-53.8% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.

Avg price

Incredible$23.35

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$5.93–$102.92

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Brand share

Great51%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Returns

Great1.7%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Competition

Good42%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Review moat

Good761.79

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Conversion

Okay3.7%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Market size

Okay$167K

$167K/yr · 194K searches

Quality gap

Okay4.6★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Growth

Bad-53.8%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Signals No Dominant Brand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, double pointed knitting needles is a $167K/yr Amazon United States market (194K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 51% of demand. Demand peaks in Jan–Feb–Nov–Dec. Verdict: Worth a look — 52/100.

Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

double pointed knitting needles market data

Units sold / yr: 8K–10K; avg 100–250/product
Revenue / yr: $187K–$234K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 3.7%
Avg BSR: #483
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 100%
Sponsored: 79%
Out of stock: 6.2%
Avg brand age: 57 months
Avg seller age: 176 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 42% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

23 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

51%

Top 20: 98%

Top-5 click share

42%

Top 20: 82%

Open market

42%

Knit Picks12%
KnitPro10%
Soosui10%
BetyBedy10%
Aeelike10%
Weabetfu7%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -53.8% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×

Open Trend

Top double pointed knitting needles search terms

double pointed knitting needles96K/yr -54.1%3.5% conv.
double pointed knitting needles set33K/yr -56.4%3.3% conv.
dpn knitting needles set18K/yr -51.7%3.1% conv.
double pointed needles10K/yr -52.5%2.0% conv.
dpn knitting needles9K/yr -53.3%2.4% conv.
bamboo double pointed knitting needles5K/yr -49.9%3.3% conv.
double ended knitting needles4K/yr -33.2%4.7% conv.
dpn set4K/yr -50.1%2.2% conv.
double sided knitting needles4K/yr -41.9%4.7% conv.
double pointed needles set6K/yr -66.1%4.2% conv.

All search terms

Top double pointed knitting needles products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Double-Pointed Knitting Needles 8 inches/20 cm Double-Pointed Knitting Needle Set Ideal for Socks Hats and Mittens 55-Piece Set/Multiple Sizes Suitable for Beginners and Experienced Knitters

Soosui$10.294.7★78 rev

75 Pcs Double Pointed Knitting Needles Set BetyBedy Carbonized Bamboo Knitting Needles Knitting Needle for Handmade Creative DIY - 8 Length 15 Sizes (2.0mm -10.0mm) (5 Needles/Size)

BetyBedy$9.554.5★1,215 rev

Aeelike 55pcs Double Pointed Knitting Needles - Short Knitting Needles Set Straight Knitting Needles Double Pointed for Beginners - 11 Sizes Stainless Steel Metal Knitting Needle Sets 2mm to 6.5mm

Aeelike$18.984.6★526 rev

Weabetfu 40pcs Double Point Knitting Needles Set Aluminum Knitting Needle 7.9-inch Length Knitting Kits for for Handmade Creative DIY and Any Weave Yarn Projects 8 Sizes 2.75mm-6.0mm

Weabetfu$25.934.8★39 rev

woshilaoDS 35pcs Double Pointed Knitting Needle Sets 20 cm/7.8 inch Stainless Steel Metal Knitting Needles with Double Ended for Beginner Sock Knitting Gauge 2 mm/2.5 mm/3 mm/3.5 mm/4 mm/4.5 mm/5 mm

woshilaoDS$8.984.7★304 rev

Newest

by launch date

Double-Pointed Knitting Needle Set 8-inch/20-cm Stainless Steel Needles Perfect for Knitting Socks Hats and Gloves. Ergonomically Designed Suitable for Both Beginners and Experienced Knitters.

Hxcyq$9.8213 rev

2mo ago

Double-Pointed Knitting Needle Set 6 inches (15 cm) 5 Sizes (1.5/1.75/2.0/2.25/2.5 mm) 5 Needles per Set Suitable for lace Knitting and fine Sock Knitting

Hxcyq$7.0117 rev

2mo ago

TAHULIK 35 Pcs Bamboo Double Pointed Knitting Needles Set 7 Sizes 2/2.5/3/3.5/4/4.5/5mm Knitting Needles and 1Ruler for Sweater Socks

TAHULIK$6.0538 rev

8mo ago

Double Pointed Knitting Needles Set 75 Pcs Wooden Bamboo Knitting Needles Kit 15 Sizes from 2.0mm-10.0mm with Small Tools Straight Wood Needles for Beginners Making Sweater Scarf Sock Weave

Boliyoooki$13.3152 rev

11mo ago

Double Pointed Knitting Needles Set 55 Pcs Bamboo Knitting Needles Kit Short 13cm/5.1in (2.0mm-5.0mm) with Small Tools Straight Wooden Needles for Beginners Sock Handmade Weave DIY Lover

Boliyoooki$8.4939 rev

11mo ago

What buyers say about double pointed knitting needles

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Value For Money24%

“Very affordable”

Quality-Overall18%

“is well made”

Size-Overall12%

“Perfect size and I love the case”

Stitch/Finish/Polish5%

“The stitch holders are an added bonus”

Ease Of Use5%

“Easy to use”

Advertised Vs Actual Product5%

“Exactly what I needed”

Soft Feel4%

“smooth surfaces”

Durability3%

“They are very durable”

Strength2%

“Very sturdy and easy to”

Grip2%

“a comfortable grip”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall25%

“Too short”

Hard Feel10%

“A little rough”

Quality-Overall8%

“Very cheaply made”

Strength5%

“feel a little flimsy”

Value For Money4%

“Not worth the money”

Wood Quality3%

“Terrible bamboo quality as shown in the picture”

Thickness2%

“not consistent in the shape and thickness”

Smell2%

“Case has an odor”

Measurement/Reading Accuracy2%

“However, the needle gauge that is included IS NOT CORRECT”

Grip2%

“They're definitely not for beginners due to how slippery they are”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall54%

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

Quality-Overall6%

Material Quality4%

Wood Quality3%

Product Condition3%

Defective Material/Parts2%

Hard Feel2%

Functionality-Overall2%